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Read Article Carlton Blues vs. Brisbane Lions Prediction: Lions Predicted to Win Thursday's AFL Round 18 Matchup [7/10/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Carlton Blues vs Brisbane Lions matchup.
The Carlton Blues will take on the favored Brisbane Lions in Australian Football League (AFL) action at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, starting at 5:30AM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced AFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Lions as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Lions vs. Blues predictions page.
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Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's AFL game between the Lions and Blues 10,000 times as part of our AFL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Lions a 77% chance of beating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+28.5) have a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the 170.5- over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
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Brisbane vs. Carlton Odds
We have sourced the best AFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lions | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| H2H (Moneyline) | -833 | +450 |
| Line (Spread) | -28.5 (-115) | +28.5 (-115) |
| Total | o170.5 (-115) | u170.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blues vs. Lions Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's Australian rules football action between the Blues and Lions at Marvel Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:30AM ET.
- Who: Brisbane Lions vs. Carlton Blues
- Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Time: 5:30AM ET/2:30AM PT
- Venue: Marvel Stadium
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Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Lions vs. Blues matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Lions, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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